Gikomba dawn fire kills 15, scores in hospital

Rescuers at the scene of the fire that burnt houses and businesses at Gikomba market, Nairobi. Over 15 people died. [Elvis Ogina.Standard]

Slumped against a metal post, face between his hands, no one could tell exactly what was going through David's mind.

David, who appeared to be in his 20s, had isolated himself from his family, who were just two steps away, arguing with a group of morticians at the Chiromo mortuary, Nairobi, yesterday.